Building Substitute Teacher (SY26-27, High School)

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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States · Springfield · United States

Posted Aug 21, 2026

Full-time
Veritas Prep High School (SY24-25)
Entry level

Job description

What You’ll DoAs a Building Substitute Teacher at Veritas Prep, you will step into classrooms to provide continuity in instruction and support for our high school students if a core teacher is out. You will report to the Carando campus and be assigned coverage and tasks daily based on school needs. You will report to the Director of Operations. You will also: Deliver engaging lessons across various subjects Foster a positive classroom environment that enhances student learning Utilize school-wide routines to ensure a smooth functioning of daily activities Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student performance and well-being Actively participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills Establish meaningful relationships with students and their families Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching practices RequirementsWhat You’ll Need A strong belief in the potential of all students to achieve A desire for continuous improvement and growth as an educator Commitment to addressing racism and promoting equity in education Experience in a classroom setting (preferred) Bachelor's degree preferred Current authorization to work in the United States prior to your start date Alignment with our core values: Students First: Decisions focus on student needs and success. Grow Together: Embrace teamwork, collaboration, and a growth mindset. One Team, One Mission: Support and uplift one another in the pursuit of our shared goal. Unsure if you meet all qualifications? Apply anyway! We aim to build a diverse team of educators and strongly encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized groups.Still have questions? Reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@vpcs.org.Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated equitably in employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.BenefitsAbout Veritas PrepVeritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

What You’ll Do

As a Building Substitute Teacher at Veritas Prep, you will step into classrooms to provide continuity in instruction and support for our high school students if a core teacher is out. You will report to the Carando campus and be assigned coverage and tasks daily based on school needs. You will report to the Director of Operations.

You will also:

Deliver engaging lessons across various subjects
Foster a positive classroom environment that enhances student learning
Utilize school-wide routines to ensure a smooth functioning of daily activities
Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student performance and well-being
Actively participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills
Establish meaningful relationships with students and their families
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching practices

Requirements

What You’ll Need

A strong belief in the potential of all students to achieve
A desire for continuous improvement and growth as an educator
Commitment to addressing racism and promoting equity in education
Experience in a classroom setting (preferred)
Bachelor's degree preferred
Current authorization to work in the United States prior to your start date
Alignment with our core values:

Students First: Decisions focus on student needs and success.
Grow Together: Embrace teamwork, collaboration, and a growth mindset.
One Team, One Mission: Support and uplift one another in the pursuit of our shared goal.

Unsure if you meet all qualifications? Apply anyway! We aim to build a diverse team of educators and strongly encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized groups.

Still have questions? Reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@vpcs.org.

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated equitably in employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

Veritas Prep Charter School (VPCS) was founded in Springfield in 2012 with the mission to prepare students in grades 5-8 to compete, achieve, and succeed in high school, college, and beyond. VPCS served over 400 Springfield students each school year as one of Massachusetts’ top-performing middle schools.Building on the success of our middle school, we opened our high school in the Fall of 2022 and updated our mission to prepare students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. VPCS has earned an Early College designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and we currently partner with Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University to offer college credits to over 350 high school students each school year.We envision an education landscape that is equitable, where every student in Springfield, Massachusetts, is equipped to obtain a college degree and make informed choices after high school. We value students first and make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way. Our Team grows together by modeling the way with a growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration. We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of our mission.VPCS provides a college prep curriculum in a safe, positive, and rigorous learning environment that allows students to thrive both academically and socially. Our educators believe in expecting the best from every student and in the power of building strong relationships with students and families, creating a community that supports the achievement of all. To learn more about Veritas Prep and the close-knit academic community of teachers and scholars, please visit www.veritasprepma.org.

Building on the success of our middle school, we opened our high school in the Fall of 2022 and updated our mission to prepare students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. VPCS has earned an Early College designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and we currently partner with Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University to offer college credits to over 350 high school students each school year.

We envision an education landscape that is equitable, where every student in Springfield, Massachusetts, is equipped to obtain a college degree and make informed choices after high school. We value students first and make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way. Our Team grows together by modeling the way with a growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration. We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of our mission.

VPCS provides a college prep curriculum in a safe, positive, and rigorous learning environment that allows students to thrive both academically and socially. Our educators believe in expecting the best from every student and in the power of building strong relationships with students and families, creating a community that supports the achievement of all. To learn more about Veritas Prep and the close-knit academic community of teachers and scholars, please visit www.veritasprepma.org.